Vikings deny Beckham as they top Giants 24 10
Minnesota's defense stymies Odell Beckham Jr and forces two turnovers for 10 points while Sam Bradford throws a TD to Kyle Rudolph as the Vikings stay unbeaten at 4 0. Beckham exits with 23 yards on three catches and Eli Manning is outduelled yet again.
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Laurel High golfers win Tam O'Shanter Invitational title
Laurel High boys golf wins the Tam O Shanter Invitational in Hermitage with a team score of 326 led by Evan Long who shot 69 to capture individual medalist honors. Wilmington finishes second at 332 with Pozzuto 72, while Ellwood City Lincoln, New Castle, and other teams place in the field of 24 schools.
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Neshannock Sets Playoff Clash With Sewickley Academy
The Lady Lancers face Sewickley Academy at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the WPIAL Class AA team semifinals at North Allegheny. Seeded sixth, Neshannock last reached semifinals in 2005 and won the 1997 WPIAL title. The winner advances to the WPIAL final and PIAA playoffs. the loser moves to consolation with a shot at states.
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Local fans lament Pirates 2016 finish
Local fans express disappointment after the Pittsburgh Pirates ended 2016 at 78-83, missing the playoffs following a 98-win 2015 season. They blame inconsistent pitching, the Melancon trade, and lack of big spend. Fans call for changes including Major signings and improved performance in 2017.
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Pirates end 2016 with pitching, questions on a weak rotation
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle reflected on 2016 showing pitching carried the team yet rotation faltered. A.J. Burnett retired and Jon Niese, Juan Nicasio, and Ryan Vogelsong failed to steady the staff as Jeff Locke led innings pitched amid erratic bullpen. Andrew McCutchen posted a career low .256 with 143 strikeouts as Pittsburgh eyed winter fixes in a strong division race.
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Heyward leads Steelers surge with three sacks vs Chiefs
Cameron Heyward sparked a dominant 43 14 win as Pittsburgh’s defense finally pressured Kansas City. Heyward posted a career high three sacks and the line overwhelmed Alex Smith while Stephon Tuitt and Vince Williams supported the effort in a high momentum performance.
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